What are the important elements to repetition the court to rehear a criminal case that was a listed as a misdemeanor?

Fundamentally, there has to be good cause to reopen a case in general district court. More importantly there is a limited time in which you can do...

Can someone file assault charges if they were not present when an incident occurred?

He may attempt to file a police report, though it will be up to the police and/or Commonwealth's Attorney to charge your husband (and the others)....

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If I was 15 got in trouble records gone but charge shows up on adult recorde can I sue the court for it showing up

It depends on the charges. According to Virginia Code 16.1-305, if there was an adjudication of delinquency (basically a finding of guilt) of a...

If someone gets out of jail and owes a debt (debt accrued from the fines they charge daily and for being on work release)

Contact the clerk of the court in which the case was heard to find out and/or to set up a payment plan. Use this website:...

If you get the inspection done and bring proof of it to court, some judges will dismiss the case. Others will not impose the civil fine, just...

DUI conviction 3rd offense

It sounds like he was already sentenced, in which case there is not much a private or court-appointed attorney can do (since there are no future...

Can a person be charged with rape of a minor just by word of mouth.

The short answer is, yes. A witness/victim's complaint may be sufficient to sustain a charge if the police and/or Commonwealth's Attorney believes...

Should I pursue an expungement or let it be?

What charges can be expunged depends on some details of the case. It sounds like the felony charge was dismissed without a finding of sufficient...

I got a reckless dropped, if i stayed out of trouble for the time issued. now just got an seatbelt infraction. what should i do?

It is not uncommon to get this disposition in Virginia on reckless driving cases. Typically judges want to see if you have incurred any new traffic...

Do I need a lawyer for traffic violation ?

You should hire a lawyer, as you were most likely charged with driving with no operator's license. An experienced attorney will advise you on your...